Pultenaea insularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Z.Weber
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.16: 23 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468943
Common Names
- Pultenaea insularis
- Island bush-pea
- Island pultenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea insularis (also called the Island Bush-Pea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea insularis has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea insularis is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pultenaea insularis
Pultenaea insularis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Pultenaea insularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea insularis?
Pultenaea insularis
What is the common name of Pultenaea insularis?
Island Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea insularis?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Pultenaea genus
Pultenaea altissima, Pultenaea microphylla, Pultenaea daphnoides, Pultenaea stipularis, Pultenaea platyphylla, Pultenaea millari, Pultenaea ochreata, Pultenaea stricta, Pultenaea euchila, Pultenaea verruculosa, Pultenaea setulosa, Pultenaea maidenii, Pultenaea tenella, Pultenaea linophylla, Pultenaea petiolaris, Pultenaea pycnocephala, Pultenaea adunca, Pultenaea williamsoniana, Pultenaea patellifolia, Pultenaea graveolens, Pultenaea radiata, Pultenaea weindorferi, Pultenaea reticulata, Pultenaea gunnii, Pultenaea trifida, Pultenaea arida, Pultenaea rotundifolia, Pultenaea prolifera, Pultenaea elachista, Pultenaea canescens, Pultenaea paleacea, Pultenaea villosa, Pultenaea capitellata, Pultenaea luehmannii, Pultenaea procumbens, Pultenaea rosmarinifolia, Pultenaea villifera, Pultenaea strobilifera, Pultenaea retusa, Pultenaea spinosa, Pultenaea ericifolia, Pultenaea mollis, Pultenaea empetrifolia, Pultenaea humilis, Pultenaea echinula, Pultenaea acerosa, Pultenaea glabra, Pultenaea daltonii, Pultenaea campbellii, Pultenaea trinervis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Joseph Zvonko Weber (1930-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983582-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea insularis J.Z.Weber: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.